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The Los Angeles Chargers have a huge season ahead of them after a disappointing 2022-2023 campaign. Despite Justin Herbert being one of the more talented quarterbacks in the NFL, the Chargers firmly underperformed last season on their way to a 10-7 record. 10-7 looks respectable on paper, but the Chargers simply had too much talent […]

When the Los Angeles Chargers drafted Quentin Johnston back in April in the first round, the former TCU standout made his mother a promise. “I just want to give a big shout-out to my mom,” Johnston. “She’s going to be putting her two weeks’ notice in today. She can retire. I don’t want you working […]

The Los Angeles Chargers already have a fearsome wide receiver duo led by Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, but they improved it in a big way by drafting another weapon for Justin Herbert in TCU’s Quentin Johnston in the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. With OTAs done and mini camp well under way, the […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler asked for a trade this offseason because the team was not interested in giving him a contract extension, but eventually the Chargers agreed to give him some additional incentives on his current deal, and Ekeler opened up about the incentives he could earn this season before reaching free […]

Amid his contract situation with the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Herbert is still not sure whether he’d consider a potential hold-in should training camp start without a deal getting done. Herbert understands his role and responsibility for the team, and so he remains conflicted on how to navigate the situation while still putting the Chargers […]

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback JC Jackson offered a promising injury update on the first day of mandatory minicamp. Jackson indicated that he expects to be ready to participate in Chargers’ training camp. The JC Jackson injury update comes seven months after he underwent knee surgery. Jackson said that he is scheduled to meet with his […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are still recovering from a heartbreaking playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nonetheless, they have a lot to look forward to in the 2023 season. As long as Justin Herbert is under center, there are lots of reasons to be excited. However, the contract situation with Herbert has been a massive […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers gear up for the highly anticipated 2023 NFL season, it’s time to shed light on the remarkable talents that have the potential to redefine the team’s future. Amongst a roster filled with very talented players, two individuals have silently been leaving their mark. They are poised to soar to new […]

Kellen Moore has emerged as one of the best offensive minds in the NFL coaching landscape. The Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator has some new toys to play with in his first season in LA, including running back Austin Ekeler. Ekeler’s future beyond the 2023 season remains a mystery, but Moore is focused on carving […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s contract is the biggest topic of discussion among the team’s fanbase at the moment. While fans are waiting with bated breath for updates on Herbert signing the dotted line, they’re also waiting for news of Herbert’s status for OTAs this week. The Chargers quarterback spoke to reporters on Monday […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a busy offseason. They made significant signings to address their defensive and offensive weaknesses. With the potential to become contenders in the AFC West, the Chargers aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 NFL season. Led by standout quarterback Justin Herbert, the team’s success hinges on bolstering its defense […]

Multiple rookies have already left a strong first impression on their respective teams, including Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Johnston has been a regular at the Chargers’ OTAs. He has continued to learn the ins and outs of Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s playbook, and he has built early chemistry with Justin Herbert. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ 2023 NFL draft added seven new players to the team as well as several undrafted rookies. The team’s first two picks of the draft, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston and Alabama edge rusher Tuli Tuipuloto, are likely to make an impact next season. Who will the Chargers’ rookie sleeper be, though? […]

Despite OTAs already starting, the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not yet finished. Let’s see how the Los Angeles Chargers want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the perfect trade that the Chargers must offer the Tampa Bay […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have put together a strong body of work during the 2023 NFL offseason. After a historic collapse in the AFC Wild Card round of the playoffs last year, it’s clear that the Chargers will be looking to take a step forward and finally reach the tantalizing potential they have shown so […]

Austin Ekeler sent shockwaves around the NFL earlier this offseason when he made a public trade request off of the Los Angeles Chargers. Ekeler wanted a new contract, and the Chargers were showing no interest in handing him an extension. The conflict came to a resolution on Tuesday, though, as the Chargers added some more […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have added close to $2 million in incentives to Austin Ekeler’s contract for the 2023 season, which will allow them to keep the running back through the 2023 season after he requested a trade this offseason, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network. Austin Ekeler came into the NFL with the […]

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley gave an update regarding JC Jackson’s injury on Monday. In a statement, Coach Staley said “he’s progressing well” via Bridget Condon of NFL Network. Jackson suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in their matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 of the 2022 season, with paramedics carting him off the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are back on the field for the first time since their playoff collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chargers OTAs started Monday, a little more than four months after Los Angeles blew a 27-0 lead against the Jaguars on Wild-Card Weekend. Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack were among the Chargers players’ who […]

Austin Ekeler and the Los Angeles Chargers haven’t been seeing eye to eye all offseason. While Ekeler has continued to show Los Angeles no love, head coach Brandon Staley thinks the running back will eventually come around to the Chargers. While Ekeler skipped voluntary OTAs, Staley expects the running back to be present at mandatory […]

Austin Ekeler wants a new contract from the Los Angeles Chargers that the team doesn’t seem willing to give him. He’s made his latest move, deciding not to attend Chargers OTAs this week. Not much should be taken from the decision though, as he’s been absent from voluntary team activities in recent years, according to […]

The 2023 season feels like a make-or-break year for the Los Angeles Chargers. They have had so much talent on their roster for so long, yet they always seem to come up for short. Their embarrassing playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in January was just the latest setback for a team that has had […]

Two Monday Night Football games and a Thursday Night Football game are the highlights of the 2023 NFL season for the Los Angeles Chargers. With two early stretches consisting of two road games in a row and two home games in a row, the Chargers have a tough schedule. Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Keenen Allen, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Chargers training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here […]

When the New England Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13, someone on the other side will be playing with a bit of vengeance. Former New England cornerback JC Jackson shared why he’s looking forward to the December 3 matchup after the schedule was unveiled. “It’s a revenge game for me, man,” Jackson […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a busy 2022 offseason, and one of the big moves was bringing in JC Jackson to help anchor the secondary. Unfortunately, Jackson’s first season with the Chargers was full of injuries, and he played just five games before suffering a season-ending injury. JC Jackson is hoping for a return once […]

In a twist of online banter, the Los Angeles Chargers have found a creative way to troll Las Vegas Raiders fans who venture onto their ticket page for the upcoming game at SoFi Stadium. If you scan the QR code for the Raiders game on the @chargers schedule release video it takes you to the […]

Although offseason workouts are already underway, the release of the 2023 NFL schedule is a tangible indicator that the new season will commence before we know it. That means trash-talking will start to come back into play, too. Though, that might be an understatement as far as the Los Angeles Chargers are concerned. Like last […]

The Los Angeles Chargers want to get back to playoff contention after an early exit last season. The Chargers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round after blowing a sizeable lead. They have a solid roster, with the offense led by star quarterback Justin Herbert. Los Angeles used their first-round pick to […]

The NFL Draft is behind us, and now minicamps are set to get underway as rookies aim to make the roster. The Los Angeles Chargers had a very solid draft from start to finish, and they followed it up with a flurry of undrafted free-agent deals. The Chargers inked 18 players to undrafted free-agent deals. […]

The 2023 NFL Draft wasn’t exactly chock-full of superstar wide receivers, but it was a really solid and deep position group that offered plenty of value and upside in each round. Below, we continue our NFL odds series with a rookie receiving yards prediction and pick. Here are the NFL odds for the rookie class, courtesy […]

It’s every man’s dream to tell their parents they can retire after making it big and that’s exactly what Quentin Johnston did last week when the Los Angeles Chargers took him 21st overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Just take a look at this heartwarming moment where the wide receiver informed his mom she could […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have likely found their quarterback of the future in Justin Herbert. According to Chargers general manager Tom Telelsco though, recent quarterback contracts will not act as a “blueprint” for Herbert’s new deal. “I wouldn’t say there is any quarterback contract out there that is a blueprint — I wouldn’t say that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2023 NFL Draft without a glaring need. Fans wanted them desperately to grab a speedy wide receiver to stretch the field for Justin Herbert. Others were pounding the table for Bijan Robinson, although that dream ended when the Atlanta Falcons selected him at No. 8 overall. In the last […]

The Los Angeles Chargers welcome a new addition to their quarterback room via the 2023 NFL Draft, as they selected TCU Horned Frogs signal-caller Max Duggan in the seventh round. Although clearly not viewed in the same spectrum as other quarterbacks in the draft like Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, Max Duggan can claim that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers went wide receiver with their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They chose Quentin Johnston out of TCU football with the 21st pick at the draft held in Kansas City. Here we’ll look at three pro player comparisons for the Chargers’ first-round 2023 NFL Draft pick Quentin Johnston. The Chargers […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. But they are also taking care of business concerning players already on their roster. The Chargers have picked up the fifth-year option for quarterback Justin Herbert. This move will cost Los Angeles $29.5 million for the 2024 season. The Chargers and […]

With the 21st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected former TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston. Johnston, a big-bodied wideout at 6-foot-3 and 208 pounds with a great mix of size, speed, and vertical explosiveness, projects to be quite the weapon for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. In fact, many have […]

Wide receiver Quentin Johnston reacted to teaming up with an Los Angeles Chargers receiver room featuring Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer after he was selected with the No. 21 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. “Great receiving room,” he said, via The Sporting Tribune Chargers Reporter Fernando Ramirez. “Its going to be good […]